Guidebook for Maple City
Food Scene
Bucket list destination. Bring cash, as they don't accept credit cards.
72 locals recommend
Art's Tavern
6487 W Western AveBucket list destination. Bring cash, as they don't accept credit cards.
Leland's go-to restaurant and bar. Meet friendly locals (fishermen, sailors, farmers, artists) and fellow tourists. Great selection of local beers, wines, and ciders. Great menu.
31 locals recommend
Bluebird Restaurant & Tavern
102 E River StLeland's go-to restaurant and bar. Meet friendly locals (fishermen, sailors, farmers, artists) and fellow tourists. Great selection of local beers, wines, and ciders. Great menu.
Amazing country Italian fair including extensive wine list. It's tough to get a reservation, so be sure to call ahead. Don't miss their veal or chicken saltimbocca! This place is incredible.
28 locals recommend
Trattoria Funistrada
4566 West Macfarlane RoadAmazing country Italian fair including extensive wine list. It's tough to get a reservation, so be sure to call ahead. Don't miss their veal or chicken saltimbocca! This place is incredible.
Might be the best burgers around. Stop there on your way from Leland to Northport for great food and beer/wine.
43 locals recommend
Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern
7100 N Manitou TrailMight be the best burgers around. Stop there on your way from Leland to Northport for great food and beer/wine.
Very close by with eclectic choice of eats. Extensive menu of Michigan beers and wines. Beautiful bar and right across the road from Little Traverse Lake. They offer a couple burgers that are hard for most fans to finish.
25 locals recommend
Little Traverse Inn
149 E Harbor HwyVery close by with eclectic choice of eats. Extensive menu of Michigan beers and wines. Beautiful bar and right across the road from Little Traverse Lake. They offer a couple burgers that are hard for most fans to finish.
Not only is the Riverside Inn becoming well known for its fantastic menu, often featuring local farm-to-table foods, but they also have a fabulous bar featuring many Michigan beers, local wines, and spirits. They are situated right on the Leland River, so eat on the deck if there is room. Reservations strongly recommended!
42 locals recommend
The Riverside Inn
302 E River StNot only is the Riverside Inn becoming well known for its fantastic menu, often featuring local farm-to-table foods, but they also have a fabulous bar featuring many Michigan beers, local wines, and spirits. They are situated right on the Leland River, so eat on the deck if there is room. Reservations strongly recommended!
This is a family favorite, and very close by. Locally owned and operated, Blue Moon has a wide variety of flavors, both soft-serve and hand-scoop.
It's a great after dinner stop!
12 locals recommend
Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop
9032 S Kasson StThis is a family favorite, and very close by. Locally owned and operated, Blue Moon has a wide variety of flavors, both soft-serve and hand-scoop.
It's a great after dinner stop!
This place has everything, restaurant, ice cream, pies, snacks, wines, beer, and everything in between. Cherry Republic has become a landmark in Glen Arbor. Everything they have there has something to do with cherries. This is a very family friendly spot!
55 locals recommend
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake StreetThis place has everything, restaurant, ice cream, pies, snacks, wines, beer, and everything in between. Cherry Republic has become a landmark in Glen Arbor. Everything they have there has something to do with cherries. This is a very family friendly spot!
Market 22
497 E Harbor HwyGreat Sandwiches, pizzas, snacks, and local beer on tap.
Possibly the best sandwiches you've ever had, and they are located in historic Fishtown in Leland. Best to call ahead, if you can, because there is usually a line out the door!
58 locals recommend
Village Cheese Shanty
199 W River StPossibly the best sandwiches you've ever had, and they are located in historic Fishtown in Leland. Best to call ahead, if you can, because there is usually a line out the door!
Parks & Nature
A must-see for anyone who hasn't been in the area before. The dune climb is a great workout, and the views are literally incredible. Don't miss this!
232 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes
A must-see for anyone who hasn't been in the area before. The dune climb is a great workout, and the views are literally incredible. Don't miss this!
This is a fairly easy hike and the views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands are stunning!
93 locals recommend
Pyramid Point Trail
Basch RoadThis is a fairly easy hike and the views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands are stunning!
Another beautiful hike that is not too far or difficult. This hike offers great views of wooded valleys and Lake Michigan, Empire, and the Manitou Islands.
46 locals recommend
Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff TrailAnother beautiful hike that is not too far or difficult. This hike offers great views of wooded valleys and Lake Michigan, Empire, and the Manitou Islands.
Arts & Culture
Great local art scene in a beautifully restored building in downtown Leland, right next to the river. Often there will be live music as well.
9 locals recommend
Leelanau Community Cultural Center/ The Old Art Building
111 S Main StGreat local art scene in a beautifully restored building in downtown Leland, right next to the river. Often there will be live music as well.
Entertainment & Activities
Walk along the docks in the harbor, then stroll along the river up toward the falling waters. Here you can see a long-time family owned commercial fishing business still operating. Buy some fresh trout or whitefish, then visit all the shops!
84 locals recommend
Fishtown
203 W River StWalk along the docks in the harbor, then stroll along the river up toward the falling waters. Here you can see a long-time family owned commercial fishing business still operating. Buy some fresh trout or whitefish, then visit all the shops!
Shopping
Leland
All sorts of great shops for clothing, food, fishing, etc.
Lots of great shops, like Leland. Anderson's IGA is a great store for all your eating/cooking/drinking needs.
83 locals recommend
Glen Arbor
Lots of great shops, like Leland. Anderson's IGA is a great store for all your eating/cooking/drinking needs.
All kinds of shops, restaurants, cafes, etc. The entire Front Street area is a great place to go for a stroll to shop, eat, and drink.
7 locals recommend
East Front Street
East Front StreetAll kinds of shops, restaurants, cafes, etc. The entire Front Street area is a great place to go for a stroll to shop, eat, and drink.
Essentials
Great selection of quality foods, beers, wines, liquor, essentials.
20 locals recommend
Anderson's Glen Arbor Market
6545 Western AveGreat selection of quality foods, beers, wines, liquor, essentials.
Like Anderson's in Glen Arbor, The Leland Mercantile has a great selection of groceries, beers, wines, liquor, and everything in between.
24 locals recommend
Leland Mercantile Co
102 N Main StLike Anderson's in Glen Arbor, The Leland Mercantile has a great selection of groceries, beers, wines, liquor, and everything in between.
We like Tom's for their great selection and proximity (west side) in Traverse City.
37 locals recommend
Tom's Food Market
13940 S W Bay Shore DrWe like Tom's for their great selection and proximity (west side) in Traverse City.